The Korea Herald

K-food expands in select foreign markets

Dec 26, 2013

A host of Korean food items have made headway in overseas markets this year, despite little knowledge overseas of Korean cuisine.According to foreign media, CJ Foods saw its exports of Korean food to Britain jump 135 percent this year, with big chain supermarkets such as Tesco and ASDA offering more Korean products. Foodies can now find kkakdugi, a cube-shaped radish kimchi, in a trendy steakhouse chain in London called Hawksmoor, as its chefs serve main dishes with typical Korean side dishes.Th
Around the hotels

Dec 20, 2013

New Year’s party at J.J. Mahoney’sGrand Hyatt Seoul’s J.J. Mahoney’s is holding year-end party “6IX SNOW NIGHTS AT JJ’S” the last week of December. The party will invite guests to the club hall decorated with a winter theme to enjoy a variety of events, including live performances by J.J.’s house band Storm and a guest DJ, and a dance contest. A lucky draw will be held during the party, offering coupons to use facilities at Grand Hyatt Seoul. On Dec. 31, guests will get to countdown to 2014 on t
Kkaegangjeong (sesame crunch)

Dec 20, 2013

Variations of sesame crunch are eaten all over the world. Korean sesame crunch is called kkaegangjeong. It’s a sweet treat that’s served during traditional holidays in Korea. Kkaegangjeong also makes a great Christmas gift. Add some nuts to create different textures and flavors. You can use any of your favorite nuts (peanuts, walnuts, pistachios, etc.). I used a combination of pumpkin seeds and pine nuts in this recipe. You’ll be very surprised how quick and easy it is to make. It’s nutty, crunc
Salmon, salt-cured, smoked and raw, for a bargain

Dec 20, 2013

House-cured gravlax and other salmon-centric eats at Salmone Kitchen
Seolleongtang (beef bone soup)

Dec 13, 2013

Seolleongtang is a milky beef bone soup that’s made by boiling beef leg bones for several hours until the broth becomes rich and creamy white. Yes, it takes time, but most of it is stove time. You can do other things around the house while this is boiling away in the kitchen. The results are totally rewarding! A couple of kilograms of beef bones make lots of rich and nourishing soup. Legend has it that this soup was created because King Seongjong of the Joseon Dynasty wanted to feed a large numb
Sweet and simple at Cafe 8

Dec 13, 2013

Eatery-coffeehouse serves up earnest tiramisu and ciabatta
Around the Hotels

Dec 13, 2013

Dinner concert at Ritz-Carlton Seoul The Ritz-Carlton Seoul will host a lively dinner concert featuring Latin music to celebrate the end of the year. “Viva 2014” on Dec. 31 will feature a performance from acclaimed countertenor Lee Dong-gyu. The dinner will begin with a six-course meal featuring dishes such as halibut with lemon balsamic dressing, herb ricotta cannelloni with beef steak, and much more. The performance will begin at 8 p.m. featuring popular remakes of Michael Buble, such as “Sway
Oliversweet offers classic desserts with a delectable twist

Dec 11, 2013

If succulent Earl Grey and grapefruit cake and richly moist strawberry red velvet cake with plush cream cheese frosting spells heaven on earth, then the mouthwatering offerings of Oliversweet are truly a sweet tooth’s dream come true. Specializing in sophisticated yet cozy boutique-style pastries and catering, Oliversweet opened its doors in 2007 and since then the quaint dessert shop that boasts some of the city’s most inventive approaches to classic homemade treats has expanded to four locatio
Oyster rules

Dec 6, 2013

Expert passes on know-how for new oyster bar in Seoul
Miyeok guk, (Sea vegetable soup)

Dec 6, 2013

Miyeok guk is a soup made with dried miyeok (also known as wakame), which is a sea vegetable. It is a mild and tasty soup typically made with beef or seafood (such as clams or mussels). Here, I made it with mussels. Soak the dried miyeok in water to soften it, cut it into bite-sized pieces and saute with sesame oil before adding the water and mussels. Sesame oil is a must for miyeok guk. It adds a nutty flavor with a hint of sweetness to the soup. More so than other Korean dishes, this soup has
Around the Hotels

Dec 6, 2013

Christmas Eve art package at InterContinental Seoul CoexInterContinental Seoul Coex is offering a one-day special Christmas Art Lounge Package for a romantic and meaningful Christmas Eve. The package includes two tickets to the Christmas Art Lounge, where guests will be able to enjoy champagne, wine and finger food while reading various Assouline Boutique art books. At 7 p.m. guests can enter the Maria Callas Hall to watch a performance featuring jazz quartet The Prelude. Complementary gifts suc
Chef shows off New Zealand food

Dec 4, 2013

New Zealand cooking takes advantage of an abundance of fresh elements
Limited whiskey sells for nearly $4,000 per bottle

Dec 4, 2013

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) ― A new U.S. whiskey reaches a new height in pricing, at nearly $4,000 per bottle and an expected $350 per shot.Limited-edition offerings have become commonplace as whiskey makers dabble in new flavors to lure customers. But the latest introduction by Michter’s Distillery LLC breaks into a pricing stratosphere that could reverberate across the industry.“This is kind of new territory,” said industry observer F. Paul Pacult, editor of the newsletter Spirit Journal. “It’s
Around the Hotels

Nov 29, 2013

Enjoy the European Christmas market with The Grand Hilton The Grand Hilton Seoul will be joining the European Christmas market held in Seongbukcheon Fountain Plaza on Nov. 29 and 30. Sponsored by the embassies of Germany, France, Italy, the U.K. and Switzerland, the European Christmas market is a festive event that celebrates the holiday season and the cultures of various countries. The Grand Hilton Seoul will represent Germany and sell decorative wrapped desserts including gingerbread houses, m
Left Coast puts the pow in bao

Nov 29, 2013

Cali-Asian meat-in-a-bun packs highbrow punch